05 - Theoretical Perspectives on Education

According to functionalists, what is one of the major manifest functions of education?

• Economic development

• Socialization

• Technological advancement

• Political stability

What is a latent function of education as per the functionalist perspective?

• Transmission of culture

• Social control

• Social placement

• Political and social integration

In the United States, what value is emphasized in education according to the text?

• Group harmony

• Individualism

• Social esteem

• Cultural innovation

What role do schools in the United States play in fostering competition?

• They focus on group work

• They emphasize cultural innovation

• They prepare students for competition in life

• They create a generation gap

What is one way schools in the United States teach patriotism?

• By teaching social networks

• By reciting the Pledge of Allegiance

• By focusing on courtship

• By creating social control

According to functionalist theory, what role do schools play in classifying students?

• Sorting based on athletic ability

• Sorting based on academic merit or potential

• Sorting based on social skills

• Sorting based on artistic talent

How do conflict theorists view the educational system?

• As a tool for promoting equality

• As a means to preserve the status quo

• As a way to encourage creativity

• As a method to improve global relations

What is "cultural capital" according to Pierre Bourdieu?

• Financial wealth that helps navigate a culture

• Cultural knowledge that alters experiences and opportunities

• Physical assets that influence social status

• Educational qualifications that determine intelligence

What does the term "hidden curriculum" refer to?

• The official syllabus taught in schools

• Nonacademic knowledge learned informally

• The financial cost of education

• The physical environment of a school

What is the purpose of "tracking" in education according to conflict theorists?

• To enhance individual learning experiences

• To perpetuate inequalities and societal expectations

• To provide equal opportunities for all students

• To improve standardized test scores